Articles, tagged with "subspecies", page 3

The Catfish

The Catfish is a large bony fish named for its large whiskers or "barbels". They are prevalent on every major continent in the world and have a vast number of subspecies.Catfish are of huge commercial value to aquaculturalists as they breed very... Read >
Author: Travis Booth

Keeping a Brazilian Rainbow Boa

A Brazilian Rainbow Boa will thrive in captivity as long as you keep it clean, safe and well fed. The typical size of an adult on this variety of snake is from four to seven feet although there have been some that grew to a length of twenty feet. For this... Read >
Author: Ling Tong

Caring for Bubble Coral in an Aquarium

As more and more people set up saltwater aquariums, more are also adding coral to the décor. As with any living thing, it is best to understand the creature and how to care for it properly before bringing it home. Coral is no different as it is a live an... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith

The Miraculous UMF Manuka Honey

Copyright (c) 2008 Ruth Tan What is UMF Manuka Honey? Unique Manuka Factor or commonly known as UMF is the only worldwide standard in identifying and measuring the antibacterial strength or quality of some strains of Manuka. It is a guarantee that t... Read >
Author: Ruth Tan

The Marbled Cat

Marble Cat is another cat adept at an arboreal lifestyle. Weighing around ten pounds it is up to three and a half feet long, it's tail nearly comprising half of that. Pardofelis Marmorata, Marbled Cat is believed to be closely related to the Asian Golden ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Wild Cat Margay

Leopardus Wiedii, Margay is often called Tree Ocelot owing to its unparalleled arboreal skills among cats. Weighing usually in the range of ten to fifteen pounds, it is up to four feet long, inclusive of tail. Fur is yellowish in base coloration. There... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

African Golden Cat

Profelis Aurata, the African Golden Cat is believed to be closely related to the Caracal and Serval, though it is often termed as the Leopard's Brother owing to the co-existence of the two cats in certain parts of their range. Body length is usually aroun... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

Rusty Spotted Cat

Prionailurus Rubiginosus, the Rusty Spotted Cat has a grayish coat with rusty red colored spots all over its body, coalescing to form stripes on head. Fur is soft and short. Under surface is white and often spotted as well. Face is marked by dark and whit... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

Complete Information on Bejel

Bejel also called is endemic syphilis. Bejel is very common in dry, hot climates especially in the countries of the eastern Mediterranean region and in Saharan West Africa. Bejel is an infectious disease that is rare in the United States. Bejel is a chron... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen

Historical Taxidermy subjects.www.Historical-taxidermy.com

Heath HenTympanuchus cupido cupido The heath hen, a subspecies of the prairie chicken, was once found in the eastern United States. Before the American Revolution, it was common from Maine to Virginia. As the human population increased, the heath hen popu... Read >
Author: www.Taxidermy4cash.com

Troodos National Forest Park: A haven of wildlife and history

The Troodos National Forest Park is located at the centre of Cyprus, covers an area of 9337 hectares and hosts invaluable plant and animal habitats. Many villages maintaining local culture, tradition and customs can be found scattered all over the Troodos... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane

Eurasian Lynx

The largest of all lynx species, the Eurasian Lynx is a secretive and beautiful cat. Bigger and more spotted than its Canadian counterpart, it varies in length from two and a half to four and a half feet and weighs between forty to seventy pounds - with m... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Wild Cat Lynx

A medium sized wild cat of the Northern Hemisphere, lynx is a beautiful and elusive feline. Classified into four subspecies in lines of its appearance and distribution, it is seen in a number of countries of Europe, Asia and North America. A large wild ca... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

Ocelot

The beautiful Ocelot is a wild cat of the Americas. Leopardus Pardalis, it is also known as 'Painted Leopard', 'Manigordo' and 'McKenney's Wild Cat'. Twice as large as a domestic cat, it can be nearly five feet long (including tail) and weigh around twent... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

Leopard Cat

Leopard Cat is one of the most beautiful felines in nature. It has a wide geographical distribution with marked differences in appearance in various parts of its range, leading many to classify it into a variety of subspecies. Size also varies in accordan... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

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